shaomai

shaomai specializes in OR, PACU, Med-Surg.

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1. Time for a career change!

   shaomai replied to Tina818's topic in Hospice

   I am an OR nurse also and considering a career change also. Any information would be appreciated.

2. Qualities of a good nurse circulator

   shaomai replied to youngestof6's topic in Operating Room

   Surgical Conscience.

3. Regular RN scope of practice in the OR

   shaomai replied to USAF RN's topic in Operating Room

   I would presume that the hospital has a credentialing process through the medical staffing office. Do you have priviledges at that facility to "practice"? Was the patient informed of your observations even after the fact?

4. Periop RN marketability

   shaomai replied to CW1978's topic in Operating Room

   As an OR educator, I highly recommend working as a floor nurse before specializing in anything. I believe that you should learn basics, organization, prioritizing, critical thinking, etc before going to the OR. I notice a difference between new grads...

5. Axillary rolls

   shaomai posted a topic in Operating Room

   Do any of you have access to any evidence-based practice of wrapping an axillary roll in a towel? I was taught not to place any material over a gel roll as for it defeats the purpose. I would appreciate any information. Thank you!

6. Hospital vs. home laundered scrubs and caps

   shaomai posted a topic in Operating Room

   I need your opinion regarding scrubs. Does your facility provide scrubs or do you have your own personal scrubs? Also, are you allowed to wear your personal caps or the provided bonnets? If your facility allows caps, must they be covered with a bonne...

7. 2009 On-Call Pay Scales

   shaomai replied to openheartmary's topic in Operating Room

   At my facility in Denver: $5.00/hr. Speciality teams - Transplant, hearts and ortho get a $2000.00-$3000.00 per year that includes the nurses and the scrub techs.

8. What kind of interview questions might they ask?

   shaomai replied to Pinkster's topic in Operating Room

   That's awesome! Best of luck!

9. What kind of interview questions might they ask?

   shaomai replied to Pinkster's topic in Operating Room

   There are some great websites that have sample questions for the interviewer. Just google, "interview questions." You may get the usual, "Tell us about your past employment... Where do you see yourself in 5 years. Blah, blah, blah. Also depending on ...

10. Need information on running a mock cor zero and mock fire drill

    shaomai posted a topic in Operating Room

    Any ideas on how to run a mock cor zero and fire drill? I would appreciate it!

11. Does your OR have an educator?

    shaomai replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, some of you are really slamming the OR educator! I am an OR educator for a large OR. Yes, I do hang the signs and make sure the staff get their stuff done, but I give breaks, lunches and I even circulate for a full day. The job is demanding as f...

12. Brand New OR Nurse - Any Advice?

    shaomai replied to Scorpio, MSN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    The first week of orientation, we send the new nurses to central processing to put sets together and learn about sterilization. This has proved to be extremely helpful as for they learn some instruments and how the sterilization process occurs. Aft...

13. Free CEUs

    shaomai posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am looking for a website to access for free CEUs for my OR staff. Any thoughts/ideas?

14. Jewelry in the OR

    shaomai replied to quetepye's topic in Operating Room

    Eight labia rings!

15. Preceptor pay for scrub techs

    shaomai posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am trying to get preceptor pay for our scrub techs. Currently only the OR RNs get preceptor pay. I can't do my job without my scrub and what is fair is fair. If you could please respond, post what hospital and/or city you know what is true. I would...